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NextDC Cuts FY27 Guidance by A$140M as Grid Works Stall at M3
NextDC took about A$140m of M3 Melbourne contracts out of FY27 guidance after Jemena paused grid works amid local opposition. Shares fell 41.7%.
Malaysia’s Central Bank Opens a Platform for Tokenised Bonds and Sukuk
Bank Negara Malaysia launched SSDS+, a ledger-based depository for tokenised bonds and sukuk settled in central bank money. No issues have been announced.
UK Watchdog Proposes Forcing Apple to Open iPhone NFC to Rival Wallets
The CMA wants Apple to offer both main contactless standards on UK iPhones at much lower fees. Apple objects on security; consultation closes 17 November.
SpaceX and Tesla Set Up Merger Committees, Musk Tells Investors
Musk says SpaceX and Tesla boards have formed committees of independent directors to weigh a merger. No terms are agreed, and Tesla faces a high vote bar.
SpaceX Makes a $4.4bn Quarterly Profit as AI Revenue Passes Starlink
SpaceX's Q3 revenue rose 161% to $14.6bn, with its Super Intelligence arm out-earning Starlink. What drove the $4.4bn profit, and what it cost to build.
Mastercard Opens AI Agent Payments to Developers After 9-Payment Demo
Mastercard has opened early access to Agent Pay for Machines, its x402-based system for AI agents to pay for services within a set budget. No pricing yet.
Citizens Bank Says a Breach Exposed Customers’ Social Security Numbers
Citizens Bank says an unauthorised third party accessed customers' names, Social Security numbers and birth dates. It has not said how many were hit.
Hertz’s Oro Mobility Raises $80M to Run Driver and Robotaxi Fleets on Its Own
Hertz-backed Oro Mobility has secured $80m from investors including Cohen Private Ventures to run driver and robotaxi fleets. No valuation given.
Blackstone Closes $8.7bn Energy Transition Fund, More Than 50% Larger
Blackstone has closed Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V at $8.7bn, at its hard cap, backing power generation, transmission and data centre cooling.
Visa, BILL and Billtrust Let AI Agents Pay Approved Invoices in a Live Pilot
Visa, BILL and Billtrust have a live pilot in which an AI agent pays buyer-approved invoices via supplier portals. The agent makes no payment decisions.
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